Look Up! Look Up!

Consider the spectacular things we see by looking upward: hot air balloons, fighter jet maneuvers, geese flying in formation, magnificent sunrises and sunsets, a full moon. All these wonders just by tilting the head and pointing the eyes ... up!

Apart from an upward look to the Creator, the heart of man will always be in need. The infinite need for God is essential to a hopeful and peaceful heart. Times of difficulty and struggle only confirm this truth. Lisa Beamer, widow of 9-11 hero Todd Beamer, writes, "God has whispered two words to me over and over: Look up ... Look up. Through that quiet voice I'm reminded to look beyond my own little life to the Creator of the universe and what I know of his perspective. Without fail, looking up brings peace to my soul." When we look down or around, we see only contention, scuffling, and competition for a little bit of fleeting joy and peace, which is all the world can offer. Sincere faith makes "the uplook good, the outlook bright, the inlook favorable, and the future glorious." (Barbara Johnson).  Looking up, we see in the Face of God all hope for genuine peace in our struggling relationships, our financial difficulties, and our overwhelming moments of grief and sadness. It all begins with ... looking up.